Signal Converters from Electro Standards Laboratories
Fiber-to-USB Converter/Extender, Host -- 5162




Model 5162 High Speed Fiber-to-USB Converter/Extender, Host, Desktop Configuration
- Simultaneously connect up to four USB Interface Devices to your desktop PC or notebook.
- High speed connection to distant USB devices over multimode fiber optic cable.
The desktop Model 5162 is a Host that works with desktop Model 5169 4-Port Hub (also see related products tab for M5169 details) to comprise a Host and a Four Port USB Wired Hub that extend USB connections up to 500 meters via a high speed Fiber interface.
Features:
- Convert USB 2.0 compliant data from a standard PC Host interface, Model 5162, over fiber to a remote 4-Port powered Hub, Model 5169.
- Ideal for applications involving PC communication that require high speed, secure communication, and optical isolation.
- Extend USB communication in environments that are subject to high EM or RF interference that might corrupt communication over a copper interface.
- Typical applications include industrial control, KVM extension, remote desktop USB connections, and remote USB device sharing such as printers, scanners and storage devices.
- Units offer true plug and play operability with support for Windows®, Mac OS®, Linux®, and support all USB device types: Control, Interrupt, Bulk and Isochronous up to 480 Mbps.
- Designed to operate from -0 degree C to +50 degree C (component ratings meet or exceed 0° C to 70° C).
- Units feature ESD protection circuitry on all copper USB I/O interfaces.
- Power inputs are protected from transients and the 4-port Hub provides the USB standard of 500mA per port.
- LEDs display Power, Fiber Link Active, Host Active (Model 5162, 5162-DIN) and Port Active (Model 5169, 5169-DIN) indicator LEDs.
Specifications
Product Category
Signal Converters
Signal Converter Type
Fiber to USB Converter
Form Factor
DIN Rail (optional feature); Desktop Unit
DC Voltage
5 VDC